Category Archives: Derek Anderson

The Browns, the wins and Eric Mangini

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'm not changing my opinion on the coach of the Browns. I think good things have happened the past few games, but I'm not convinced that the present approach is best in the long run. Some may be more convinced … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Some ideas for a better second half

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Here are 10 suggestions for the Cleveland Browns as they head to the second half of the season: 1)      Run the ball. The one thing the offense did kind of, sort of well the first half was run the ball. … Continue reading →

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First and 10: The frustration grows

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'll be at the Cavs opener tonight, so this week's First and 10 arrives a little early. 1)      There were many reactions to my idea that it's time for the Browns to admit they made a mistake with Eric Mangini, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, First and 10, McManamon, Rob Ryan, Romeo Crennel | Tagged , | 50 Comments

Brady Quinn plays not a down as Browns are blown out by Packers

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Things Brady Quinn must be wondering: –What it takes to calculate the velocity of a pigeon carrying no mail flying into the jet stream during the early evening hours without knowing the initial speed of the pigeon? —The formula for … Continue reading →

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First and 10 with the Browns: Suspend Braylon Edwards

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      The Browns should suspend Braylon Edwards for Sunday'a game in Buffalo. He earned it. Suspend him. Enact some true discipline, not the ceremonial kind that fines guys for minor offenses or forces them to run a … Continue reading →

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The Browns will start Derek Anderson

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Well … Brady Quinn got more time than Charlie Frye … Now we have Derek Anderson returning to the Browns starting lineup at quarterback. Quinn’s dream lasted 10 quarters, and now it’s in the land of the unknowns. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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First and 10 … sort of … with the Browns

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 27 with the Browns  1)      Well things are just peachy now, eh? It’s hard to believe the Browns could be more of a mess, and a revived Cincinnati team arrives Sunday. It’s also hard to know where … Continue reading →

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The Browns look awful in Denver

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I believe this is the moment where I get to say: "Gee, I hate to be negative … but …" The Browns stunk up the joint in Denver on Sunday. They played a team that many thought they could beat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Brian Daboll, Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, Eric Wright, McManamon, Romeo Crennel, vs. Broncos (2009) | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

Mangini taking shots from many quarters

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Interesting take from Mike Lombard in the National Football Post on Eric Mangini’s decision not to reveal the Browns starting quarterback even thought everyone in the Western Hemisphere knows it’s Brady Quinn (would Mangini start Derek Anderson for a play … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Time for Quinn?

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First of the season … regular production begins the week of the opener. 1)      I think if Saturday was a regular season game the Browns get whacked pretty good. Kerry Collins and the Titans offense moved the ball pretty easily, and … Continue reading →

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Money matters and the Browns QB situation

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Profootballtalk.com points out the financial realities in Brady Quinn’s contract, stating Quinn will trigger a $5 million escalator for 2010 if he plays 70 percent of this season’s snaps, and will trigger a $1.32 playing-time incentive if he is on … Continue reading →

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Derek Anderson's time is precious

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Eric Mangini says he will let the Browns quarterback process play out, that it’s better to make sure he makes the right decision rather than a forced one on a deadline. He’s right about that. But it also makes me … Continue reading →

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The beauty of democracy

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

ESPN did a survey for the best quarterback in the AFC North. Players cast the votes. Two Browns players received a vote. Go figure. Maybe some players were yanking ESPN's chain?

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One more opinion that the Browns staff prefers Derek Anderson

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Fox's John Czarnecki writes that "there is no question that the new Browns' hierarchy seems to prefer Derek Anderson over fan-favorite Brady Quinn, despite the front office unwillingness to trade the Notre Dame kid prior to last month's draft." Depsite … Continue reading →

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Some more on your Cleveland Browns

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I always wonder if I'm being too hard on the Cleveland Browns.  Yesterday GM George Kokinis spoke with the media, and really didn't say anything of substance. He talked a lot and answered a lot of questions, but really didn't … Continue reading →

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Perhaps the Browns should be happy …

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The Jets don't have a quarterback like Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn. They don't have a guy who has thrown 29 TD passes or a guy who was a first-round draft pick out of Notre Dame. So perhaps the Jay Cutler … Continue reading →

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This talk of acquiring Jay Cutler defies logic

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Let the Jay Cutler rumor mill start churning. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen released a stunning statement Tuesday night saying he was going to trade his quarterback. Immediately, the Browns surfaced as a possible – and in some cases — likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, Jay Cutler, McManamon | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

A couple Browns quarterback thoughts

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

 Former Browns Pro Personnel Director Jeremy Green now works for ESPN, and he recently held an online chat. He's a bright guy who should be back in the league. Whatever. Here's his answers on some Browns questions. Who will be … Continue reading →

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The Cavs called about Antawn Jamison?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I don't like Antawn Jamison as a player. I love him. He is a great, great player, underrated, professional … name it. And the thought that the Cavs have talked to the Wizards about him is as pretty enticing. This … Continue reading →

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More on the mural of Hall of Famers …

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I've written a lot about this mural of Hall of Famers that used to be on wall in the Browns facility in Berea. Originally I had been told the mural had been painted over. In reality, it was taken down, … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis does not get a TD and still beats the Browns

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Pat McManamon

The Browns lost 10-6 to Indianapolis, making this a season when they have lost when they scored 27 and 30 points and lost when they scored six and six points. The Browns held the Colts vaunted offense without an offensive … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Where do we start with the Browns?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      I've been thinking and thinking all day about the Browns and I just don't know where to start. Where does one start with this team? 2)      It seems to be a team disintegrating in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Browns, Derek Anderson, Donte Stallworth, Eric Wright, Kellen Winslow, McManamon, Phil Savage, Randy Lerner, Romeo Crennel | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Someone gets it that LeBron might not leave, and why the difference in judgment with Quinn and Anderson?

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Finally, there's someone out there who gets it that Lebron James will not automatically leave Cleveland after next season, that LeBron's driving force is multiple championships, and that he knows nobody has ever done it in his home town. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Brady Quinn, Browns, Cavs, Derek Anderson, LeBron, McManamon | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Who has really hurt the Browns … and anyone care to join me on the drive to Buffalo on Monday?

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Heading to Buffalo … Anyone care to shuffle off to the game with me … you can drive:    Who has really hurt the Browns? The more I think about the Browns this season the more I believe the team's record … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Browns, Derek Anderson, McManamon | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

First and 10: Brady Quinn to start against Denver

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Good luck Brady Quinn. You get to lead a team that … may or may not have its No. 2 receiver … does have a No. 1 receiver who continually drops passes that can make or … Continue reading →

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